Sons of Liberty

What was the primary goal of the Sons of Liberty?

• To support British rule in colonial America

• To undermine British rule in colonial America

• To promote trade with British merchants

• To establish a new British colony

In which cities were the earliest known chapters of the Sons of Liberty established?

• Philadelphia and Charleston

• Boston and New York

• Baltimore and Richmond

• Savannah and New Orleans

Which act did the Sons of Liberty protest in the summer of 1765?

• The Sugar Act

• The Stamp Act

• The Quartering Act

• The Tea Act

Where did the Boston chapter of the Sons of Liberty hold their meetings?

• At the city hall

• In the town square

• Under the Liberty Tree

• Inside the local church

Who is often credited as being the founder and leader of the Sons of Liberty?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Samuel Adams

• Paul Revere

• John Adams

What was the motto of the Sons of Liberty?

• No taxation without representation

• Join or Die

• Give me liberty or give me death

• Liberty or Death

What significant event did the Sons of Liberty organize in response to the Stamp Act?

• The hanging of effigies under the Liberty Tree

• The Boston Massacre

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Boston Tea Party

Who defended the American colonists in Parliament, leading to the name 'Sons of Liberty'?

• George Grenville

• Charles Townshend

• Isaac Barré

• William Pitt

What was the estimated worth of damage caused by the Patriots on the night of August 26?

• £900 sterling

• £2,200

• £3,000

• £1,500

What action did Andrew Oliver take after being targeted by the Sons of Liberty?

• He joined the Sons of Liberty

• He fled to England

• He resigned his commission

• He enforced the Stamp Act more strictly